[Medicine] Pulmonary Embolism Chest X-ray Signs

Pulmonary Embolism Chest X-ray Signs

Pulmonary embolism (PE) refers to embolic occlusion of the pulmonary arterial system. The majority of cases result from thrombotic occlusion, and therefore the condition is frequently termed pulmonary thrombo-embolism.

Clinical Features:

Dyspnoea, chest pain, and haemoptysis have been described as a classic triad in pulmonary embolism.